Tasting Notes
Deep ruby red with intense violet hues, fruity with hints of black cherry, berries and violets. Full flavor, well structured and soft tannins with a lingering finish.
History
CITRA Winery was founded in 1973. It is located in the region of Abruzzo and is now one of the leading wineries in central Italy. CITRA is identified as a reliable partner and a producer of quality wines. Also for these reasons CITRA is represented in 50 countries around the world and our wines (produced by ourselves, no outsourcing) have been awarded at the most important international wine tasting competitions. We produce a complete range of excellent wines classified as D.O.C., I.G.T., table wine.
Regional Information
Born where the sea and the mountains meet, a land protected by green mantle of natural parks and national reserve the Abruzzo is a region bathed by the Mediterranean climate, the special climatic condition, are the perfect nourishment for the vine, which is expressed with grapes of excellent quality from which they originate excellent wines, the pride and glory of the region, and awarded in major national and international competition and appreciated by millions of consumers.
Vinification Details
On arrival, grapes are de-stimmed and softly crushed with roller wine press and by means of a long maceration of the skins at a controlled temperature in appropriate stainless steel tanks. The must is frequently pumped over onto marc to ensure colour extraction and arometic precursors. Wine resulting from this process is left to decant in stainless steel tanks.
